Lost or found a pet in Richmond
Richmond Animal Care & Control
City public shelter for found strays; call the intake and redemption line for guidance
804-646-5574What to do if your pet is missing
Now
Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.
Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.Next
What local animal services ask:
- File a detailed lost report through the city's official listings.
- Check new shelter listings and visit regularly to look for your pet.
- Alert your microchip company and post flyers at nearby shelters and vets.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.
Go in person as early as you can.
More details about hold times
Official source:Richmond official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)
Keep checking
- Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
- Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
- Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.
What to do if you found a pet
Now
Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.
Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.Next
What local animal services ask:
- If safe, take the pet to a vet or shelter for a microchip scan.
- Notify Richmond Animal Care & Control and submit a detailed found report.
- Call the intake and redemption line about bringing in or reclaiming a pet.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.
More details about hold times
Official source:Richmond official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)
Pets posted near Richmond
Pet Watch
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How Pet Watch worksAbout these instructions
City of Richmond only, not neighboring counties. Notify the city shelter promptly about a found pet; ask the intake line about arrival or reclaim.
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